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NewsJuly 5, 2012

Ford Developing New Technologies Aimed at Boosting Vehicle Safety

Ford’s early prototypes of two such technologies – Traffic Jam Assist and an advanced version of active park assist – are designed to interact with a vehicle’s surroundings, reduce driver stress and help reduce traffic gridlock, the automaker said.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherMarch 1, 2012

Truck Accident Costs in 2011 Increase 1-8% on Average

Increased labor rates, additional in-vehicle technology, and environmental regulations are increasing truck accident costs.

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NewsFebruary 29, 2012

UPS "Circle of Honor" Now Includes 5,842 Drivers

ATLANTA - The United Parcel Service (UPS) announced the induction of 1,235 drivers into its elite "Circle of Honor," raising to 5,842 the number of drivers who have steered clear of accidents for 25 years or more.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2012

Google Adds Public Safety Alerts Feature to Google Maps

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - Google's new Google Public Alerts feature pulls relevant weather, public safety, and earthquake alerts into the company's Google Maps application.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2012

Report Shows Increase in Commercial Driver Screening Errors, Inaccuracies

The report revealed numerous instances of incomplete or inaccurate information used by organizations to qualify drivers, as well as an increase in positive drug test results.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2012

Cintas Offers Free Online Defensive Driving Course for Fleet Drivers

CINCINNATI - Cintas' online training course will focus on safe driving practices and distractions that may cause drivers to lose focus, including multi-tasking while driving and busy schedules.

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NewsDecember 7, 2011

Telematics Data Shines Light on Driving Behaviors

Particularly, the UK study shows a significant difference in driving behaviors between males and females.

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NewsDecember 5, 2011

Poll Shows Most U.S. Drivers Engage in Distracting Behaviors

NORWALK, CT - According to the poll, 86% of adults admitted to eating or drinking while driving, 59% talk on a non-hands-free cell phone, 41% set or adjust a GPS device, and 37% send text messages.

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NewsAugust 24, 2011

NETS Partners with U.S. DOT, Offers Free Resource

Vienna, VA -- The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety has partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation to offer a free comprehensive toolkit to help companies address distracted driving and improve the driving safety of employees, employee family members and the members of the community in which the organization operates.

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NewsMay 11, 2011

NTSB Holds Truck and Bus Safety Conference

WASHINGTON - The National Transportation Safety Board held a public forum on large truck and bus safety on May 10-11.

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